mammal

noun
UK: /ˈmæm.əl/
US: /ˈmæm.əl/

  1. A type of animal that feeds its babies with milk from its body.

    1. A cat is a mammal that likes to sleep a lot during the day.
    2. Whales are marine mammals that migrate long distances every year to breed.

  2. Any animal of a class that has warm blood, hair or fur, and females that produce milk to feed their young.

    1. Humans, dogs, and cows are all examples of a mammal on Earth.
    2. The study focused on the impact of climate change on various mammal species in the region.

Synonyms

animal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mammal" in English means: A type of animal that feeds its babies with milk from its body., Any animal of a class that has warm blood, hair or fur, and females that produce milk to feed their young..

The phonetic transcription of "mammal" is /ˈmæm.əl/ in British English and /ˈmæm.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mammal": animal.

Example usage of "mammal": "A cat is a mammal that likes to sleep a lot during the day.". More examples on the page.